SA graduates face tough path to adulthood
A new report by the University of Cape Town’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. The research – The First 100 Paychecks – says that more than 80% of surveyed...
Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare
The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...
Demand for AI infrastructure boosts IaaS market
The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 22,5% in 2024 to $171,8-billion, according to Gartner, with Amazon retaining the number one position, followed by Microsoft, Google, Alibaba, and Huawei. "As enterprises continue to seek greater flexibility,...
You can no longer believe everything you hear …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business landscape in South Africa, unlocking new efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences across sectors. But while much of the focus has been on the benefits, we must not ignore the risks, writes Nic Laschinger,...
Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...
Cybercriminals exploit social networks to target businesses
Kaspersky has detected a complex attack sequence that involved retrieving information from legitimate services such as GitHub, Microsoft Learn Challenge, Quora, and social networks. The attackers did this to avoid detection and run an execution chain to launch Cobalt...
Capitec, FNB first to sign up for dha’s new digital partnership
Capitec and First National Bank are the first banks to sign up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model which will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services from the current 30 branches to hundreds more across the country. In fulfilment...
Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The initial partnership...
Blue Label Telecoms to change its name
Blue Label Telecoms shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the company’s name. A general meeting in 11 August saw close to 100% of shareholders agree to change the name to Blue Label Unlimited Group Limited. The name change was first mooted in...
Bitcoin nears record high as Trump’s gold tariffs bite
Bitcoin is once again within striking distance of its all-time high, driven by a surge of buying as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on physical gold push investors toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the policy shift...
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What do you need to know about the Cybercrimes Act?
In June this year, South Africans got yet another taste of how destructive criminal cyber-attacks can be. As the month drew to a close, the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) fell victim to a ransomware attack. By Zaakir Mohamed, director, head of corporate...
Third-party providers contribute to a culture of support and awareness
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The metrics that drive successful loyalty programmes
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Strategies for bridging the technical skills divide
Organisations around the world - including in South Africa - face significant recruitment challenges, chasing the best technical talent available from a limited resource pool. By Simon Bishop, global head of talent acquisition at SoftwareOne SoftwareOne’s Cloud Skills...
African data centres set to power the digital age
The global data centre industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital age, facilitating the storage, processing, and management of vast amounts of data. By Linda Oniwe, vice-president for technology, media and telecommunications at Standard Bank As businesses...
Are SA retailers experiencing an AI lag?
The adoption of advanced technologies in South African retailers is moving at a slow pace. By Dean Wolson, GMM: infrastructure solutions group at Lenovo Africa While artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads into routine processes like inventory management, demand...
Ricoh, Green Gift Cards deliver eco-friendly alternative to plastic cards
Valued at $984,3-billion in 2023, the global gift card market is expected to reach $3,09-trillion by 2030. But much of the production is plastic based and poses a significant environmental challenge. Nat West Bank research found that the lack of recycling options...
Charting the future of enterprise IT
As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear that IT decision-makers are navigating a rapidly shifting technological landscape, writes Alex Russell, regional sales manager: SADC at Nutanix. The coming year will challenge organisations to rethink their priorities, redefine...
Exclusive Networks Africa wins Supermicro distribution in Africa
Supermicro has appointed Exclusive Networks Africa as a distributor for the African region. Africa represents a significant growth opportunity for Supermicro, according to Wynand Möller, regional manager: sub-Saharan Africa at Supermicro. “The African market is marked...
5G Advanced could transform daily life
When 5G first arrived, it was advertised as a revolution in connectivity, promising blazing speeds and instant data access. But for most of us, the experience has been more evolutionary than revolutionary, writes Rakesh Lakhani, head of networks solutions for Ericsson...
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